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Cubs beat Pirates with 7-run 8th, 7 Soto RBIs
PITTSBURGH — Geovany Soto drove in seven runs and the Chicago Cubs overcame Alfonso Soriano’s second
Scrappers win in bottom of 9th
NILES — Michael Valadez’s sacrifice fly scored Tom Fedroff with the winning run in the bottom of the
Cliff Lee wins 19th, Tribe tops Tigers 10-4
Cliff Lee wins 19th, Tribe tops Tigers 10-4 DETROIT — Cliff Lee got his American League-leading
Watch Obama speech at Chevy Centre
YOUNGSTOWN — People can watch Barack Obama’s acceptance speech live under the stars Thursday evening
Opinions differ on how to get more officers on patrol
YOUNGSTOWN —The city administration, council members and officials with the two police unions agree
Portion of 911 system for Columbiana set to begin Sept. 11
LISBON — Five years after voters approved a measure to enact enhanced 911 phone service in
Owner of Martini’s Downtown closes Youngstown; opens new place in Canfield
YOUNGSTOWN —The owner of a downtown restaurant and bar is closing Friday and opening a new place in
Ursuline’s Clark to start at QB for Penn St.
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Daryll Clark will start at quarterback for Penn State when the Nittany Lions
Annual Sock Hop Saturday in East Palestine
EAST PALESTINE — The third annual Sock Hop sponsored by Ozer Ministries will be Saturday at the city
Fitch high school band night postponed
AUSTINTOWN — Austintown Fitch High School’s Band Night scheduled for 8 p.m. Wednesday has been
Campbell fire claims life of 41-year-old man
CAMPBELL — Richard Sikora, 41, of 469 Robinson Road, was found dead in the upstairs of his Cape Cod
Several shots fired into East Side home, no one injured
YOUNGSTOWN — A woman who lives in the 1700 block of Atkinson Avenue on the East Side told police her
Robber gets away with $10, debit card from South Side woman
YOUNGSTOWN — A 23-year-old woman walking home from a Midlothian Boulevard bar around 3 a.m. today
Boardman man injured in burglary at downtown radio station
YOUNGSTOWN — A Boardman man who police said ran through a plate-glass window at the WRBP radio
Austintown public library reopens at noon today
AUSTINTOWN – The Austintown Branch Library, 600 South Raccoon Road, will be closed until further
Campaign under way to stop Forum Health sale of Hillside Rehab hospital
WARREN — Trumbull County community, business and labor leaders have pledged to mount a grass-roots
Public rose show
WARREN — The public is invited to enter roses they have grown in the mini rose show to be featured
Invitations will be sent
YOUNGSTOWN — Invitations will be extended for a reception at St. Lucy Parish Center in Campbell
Green Team member to speak at luncheon
Green Team member to speak at luncheon YOUNGSTOWN — The J Multi-Purpose Room at the Jewish
Amish country tour reservations accepted
EAST LIVERPOOL — The public is invited to participate in a chartered bus trip to the Amish country
Fund created to benefit family of late YSU athletics videographer
YOUNGSTOWN — A fund has been created to benefit the family of the late Youngstown State University
East Palestine paving to begin next week
EAST PALESTINE — Ohio Department of Transportation’s District 11 has announced that work will begin
Pavlik to put focus on Youngstown with pre-fight event
Three pairs of tickets will be given away to those with the best signs or banners. YOUNGSTOWN
Leaders discuss community-cooperation benefits
More cooperation and less competition between municipalities is imperative, several officials said.
H8 it or not, teenagers luv texting
Teens and adults have found many advantages in texting compared to calling. Austintown Fitch
Substitute-teacher process changes at Austintown
Austintown substitutes express concern with how they will be employed starting this school year.
Businesses aim for supremacy on athletic field
The Community Cup finals are Sept. 6. YOUNGSTOWN — The annual Community Cup — an all-
2008 Outstanding Youth Mahoning County Junior Fair
The 2008 Mahoning County Junior Fair Outstanding Youth will be recognized in a ceremony at 2 p.m.
Few details on death of Lisbon woman
BCI was called in to help investigate the shooting. LISBON — Columbiana County law enforcement
South Range has easy time over East Liverpool
Alex Baker and Joe Stephenson each scored two goals in the 7-2 victory. NORTH LIMA — Alex Baker
Pompeii leads Poland volleyball
She had 12 points, six kills, 10 digs and an ace in the sweep of Beaver Local. POLAND — Katie
Buckeyes finally get ready for YSU
It’s game week in Columbus and Ohio State is anxious to get the season underway. COLUMBUS (AP) —
YSU welcomes students with activities
Enrollment is up 1.3 percent. YOUNGSTOWN — Monday’s Youngstown State University enrollment was
Non-conference schedule has OSU critics moaning
Youngstown State, Ohio and Troy are three of their first four games this year. Ohio State and
Indians win 8th straight
Grady Sizemore hit two homers and joined the 30-30 club. DETROIT (AP) — Grady Sizemore homered
Broken nose is expected to keep Palmer inactive
The Bengals QB will miss the final exhibition game, but should play in the opener. CINCINNATI (AP)
Campbell reimagines rock songs on album
It’s an idea perfected by Johnny Cash. NASHVILLE, Tenn. — After almost 50 years, it’s hard to
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Jamillah Tisdale, East Liverpool, girl, Aug. 23. Bob and
PEP RALLY
PEP RALLY A press conference and pep rally Wednesday at the Chevrolet Centre will promote the Oct.
Ohio Report Cards
Ohio Report Cards Tracking progress In order to meet adequate yearly progress requirements on
A summary of recent criminal activity in Canfield and Austintown:
A summary of recent criminal activity in Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD Aug. 17 Underage
‘Hamlet 2’ spoofs films about ‘inspiring’ teachers
There’s a wealth of hilarious bits, but the movie doesn’t quite come together. “Dead Poets
Ex-supremacist sentenced in ’89 killing in Philly
He said he was ‘ashamed’ of his skinhead past. PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Unswayed by a former skinhead’s
“America’s Got Talent” (8 p.m., NBC): The Olympics are over and now it’s
“America’s Got Talent” (8 p.m., NBC): The Olympics are over and now it’s almost time to award some
Sentence of 20-40 years for Pa. student’s death
Gearhart pleaded guilty to third-degree murder in the September 2007 killing. READING, Pa. (AP) —
Time needed before truck fees are raised
COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio has pulled back on a plan to increase fees on commercial trucks that carry
Report: Operators cause most Predator crashes
Report: Operators cause most Predator crashes MARCH AIR RESERVE BASE, Calif. — As the U.S.
14 Valley districts improve their score
111Two districts among those, Howland and Lakeview, earned an excellent with distinction
Rock band’s frontman survives plane crash
Rock band’s frontman survives plane crash TORONTO — Barenaked Ladies frontman Ed Robertson and
Woman convicted in neglect death
Her mother-in-law’s body was found covered with sores and maggots. YORK, Pa. (AP) — A south-
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Boardman Township trustees, regular meeting, 6 p.m., Township Government
Surplus food
Surplus food People’s Chapel Church of God, 2145 Hillman St., Youngstown. various commodities, 11
Salem boys face charges in pipe bombing
SALEM — The Columbiana County Prosecutor’s office has filed a delinquency charge against two Salem
Cows may know north, south
The European study on cows is based on correlations. WASHINGTON (AP) — Talk about animal
Trumbull gets suit filed by freed murder convict
Two other men pleaded guilty to their roles in the crime. WARREN — A lawsuit filed by a man
Colts might activate Manning this week
The two-time NFL Most Valuable Player is still not expected to play Thursday. INDIANAPOLIS (AP) —
Both vulnerable. East deals.
Both vulnerable. East deals. NORTH xK 10 9 7 5 3 uA 7 v10 6 4 3 w6 WEST EAST xJ xVoid
Springfield levy will not appear on ballot
The earliest the levy now can be put before voters is in February. NEW SPRINGFIELD — A 2-mill
AG nominee calls for new Legislature probe
More arrests are anticipated in campaign spending investigation. HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The
Boat racing offers cancer survivors a support system
The Dragon Dream Team has participated in six competitions so far this year. AKRON — A group of
Summit at YSU to address faith and jobs
YOUNGSTOWN — “Faith That Works: How Faith-Based Organizations Can Help Put People to Work” will be
China strikes gold in the Beijing Olympics
Their 51 gold medals were an all-time best and easily outdistanced the U.S. BEIJING (AP) — Hurdler
Drug treatment grant targets repeat offenders
The goal is to rehabilitate with job training. YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning County will share in a
Giants fill in holes on defensive unit
And they might even try to lure Michael Strahan out of retirement. EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) —
Kennedy: Obama is change we need
Michelle Obama reinforced the ailing senator’s message to the delegates in Denver. DENVER (AP) —
Lake Park to produce, market German extrusion containers
BOARDMAN — Lake Park Tool Machine, 1221 Velma Court, has entered into a technology partnership
Barack Obama’s life still not an open book
Opinion: WASHINGTON — The first thing those with presidential aspirations do is write an “autobiography” that
BOYS GOLF
BOYS GOLF HOWLAND 150, URSULINE 163 (At Old Avalon) Howland 150 (7-0) — Austin Elder 33, Andy
Israel frees jailed Palestinians to boost peace mission by Rice
The release was meant to bolster the Abbas administration. RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — Israel freed
Higher cancer level confirmed in region of Pa.
Some residents blame a recycler that accepted suspected carcinogens. HAZLETON, Pa. (AP) — Nearly
“Tonight, we come to the end of 16 glorious days which we will cherish forever. Through these
Opinion: “Tonight, we come to the end of 16 glorious days which we will cherish forever. Through these games,
Police disperse crowd of 300 with pepper spray
DENVER (AP) — Police in riot gear on Monday turned pepper spray on protesters about a mile from the
Sizemore joins exclusive club
Sizemore joins exclusive club Grady Sizemore of the Cleveland Indians reached the 30-30 club for
VICTORY AT EASTWOOD
Scrappers rally past State College for 8-7 win Mahoning Valley had to overcome a 7-3 deficit to
Counting the ways that invading Iraq was a bad idea
Opinion: Counting the ways that invading Iraq was a bad idea EDITOR: Your view that Iraq should be forced
Republican activists predict few waves over platform
The focus is on unity, said one conservative. MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Conservative and moderate
Iraq chief insists on pullout deadline
His remarks indicated dissatisfaction with a tentative deal. BAGHDAD (AP) — Prime Minister Nouri
Today is Tuesday, Aug. 26, the 239th day of 2008. There are 127 days left in the year. On this date
Today is Tuesday, Aug. 26, the 239th day of 2008. There are 127 days left in the year. On this date
AT A GLANCE Community Cup
Date: Sept. 6 Site: Wick Recreation Area of Mill Creek Park Number of entries: 18 teams in three
MLB ROUNDUP Monday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Orioles 4, White Sox 3, 14 innings White Sox 4, Orioles 3 BALTIMORE — Jim
USA Basketball thinking ahead to 2012
Just how many of the gold medal winners will be back for the next Olympics? BEIJING (AP) — The
Cubs roll easily past Bucs, 12-3
Chicago improved to a major league best record of 81-50. PITTSBURGH (AP) — Aramis Ramirez homered
Sunday’s Games
Sunday’s Games AMERICAN LEAGUE Boston 6, Toronto 5, 11 innings N.Y. Yankees 8, Baltimore 7
GAME TIME YSU vs. OSU
When: Noon Saturday Site: Ohio Stadium, Columbus Radio: YSU — (WKBN-AM 570); Ohio State — (WNIO-
Soccer, Olympic Games still remain far apart
Soccer still doesn’t send most of its premier players to the Games. BEIJING (AP) — Soccer and the
Tiger Woods’ golf course in Dubai starting to take shape
It will be the first course the World’s No. 1 golfer has ever designed. DUBAI, United Arab
Ford lets workers take future models for a spin
The automaker has cut 51,000 jobs since 2005. DETROIT — In an effort to re-energize confidence
Now on the park panel
Now on the park panel YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown City Council has selected Gerrald A. Fordham of
Northeast home sales, prices decline
Pittsburgh home sales declined by 31 percent. Homes sales tumbled in most big Northeastern
Dems gathered in Denver will be witness to history
Editorial: While tonight and tomorrow night at the Democratic national convention in Denver will belong to the
CONVENTION
CONVENTION Today’s speakers Some of the speakers expected to address the convention today:
Curb Medicare waste, fraud
Opinion: Kansas City Star: With the administration predicting a record $482 billion deficit for next year,
Trumbull-Mahoning Green Pact adopted
Trumbull-Mahoning Green Pact adopted AUSTINTOWN — Trustees approved measures to make township
Feisty puppy scares off 3 bears in N.J. backyard
WYCKOFF, N.J. (AP) — If only Goldilocks had a cockapoo. A 15-pound cocker spaniel-poodle mix named
Kremlin urged to recognize rebels
TBILISI, Georgia (AP) — Russian lawmakers on Monday urged the Kremlin to recognize the independence
Jet-lagged Nadal has a struggle
He had a rough time in his opening win over Bjorn Phau. NEW YORK (AP) — The rings of the Olympics
Chargers rally to beat Seahawks, 18-17
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Backup quarterback Billy Volek threw a two-point conversion pass to Malcom Floyd in
Counterfeit items discovered
‘It was loaded’ with millions of dollars worth of goods, the police chief said of the warehouse.
Bush urges Russian leader to not recognize regions
CRAWFORD, Texas (AP) — President Bush appealed to Russia’s president Monday to ignore the advice of
Thomas threatens to trim pact offer
The company has offered to increase wages and provide bonuses for current workers. WARREN —
GAME TIME Scrappers
Who: Scrappers vs. Batavia Muckdogs When: 7:05 p.m. today Where: Eastwood Field Promotions:
Olympic champs show their stuff
Many of the stars like to hurry through the first round. NEW YORK (AP) — Olympic champions Rafael
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Robert L. Moore Jr., 53, Elkridge, Md., and Carla D. Burns,
Are political conventions still worth it?
Opinion: At my first political convention, Adlai Stevenson unexpectedly left his vice-presidential choice to
Vindy.com News Podcast For August 26, 2008
The Vindy.com podcast for Monday, August 26, is now available. Hear the day’s highlights from Vindy.com and The Vindicator. Your host is Vindy.com correspondent Sarah Poulton.
Tropical Storm Gustav approaches Haiti, Cuba
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Haitians were told to prepare for evacuations as Tropical Storm Gustav
State report cards
State report cards School district designations State report cards measure school districts on a
NOTEBOOK Scrappers vs. Spikes
In the house: Former Pittsburgh manager Jim Tracy was in attendance Monday night at Eastwood Field.
Biden raises stakes for McCain
A variety of choices has advantages for the GOP nominee. DENVER (AP) — Barack Obama’s running mate
MEXICO CITY — Many Mexicans reacted with shock and dismay when it was announced recently that
Opinion: MEXICO CITY — Many Mexicans reacted with shock and dismay when it was announced recently that nearly
Georgia crisis could signal trouble for Israel
Opinion: The war between a resurgent Russia and tiny Georgia over the microscopic region of South Ossetia
Nine-year-old too good to be pitcher in youth league
He throws so hard that the other teams have protested, one even forfeited a game. NEW HAVEN, Conn.
Business news digest
REGION Chamber to honor 3 YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State University President David C. Sweet will
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